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ECSU SCSU CCSU Ship Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Penn State Erie-Behrend College Buffalo State College Gannon University Duquesne University LHU| Western Connecticut State University | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,043 students)
WestConn vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 19.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at WestConn than PennWest Edinboro ($19,358.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 24.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,660 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than PennWest Edinboro (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WestConn (3.38)
WestConn vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or PennWest Edinboro? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PennWest Edinboro and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Western Connecticut State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/